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Sen. Koran slams MN teacher bias rule, demands accountability

5/11/2026

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Sen. Mark Koran called Minnesota’s new teacher licensing rule ‘horribly disgusting’ and ‘crazy.’
The rule adds a responsibility requiring teachers to assess personal biases and oppression.
Koran said the policy forces a ‘vow of being an oppressor’ and serves a radical teachers-union agenda.
He noted that half of Minnesota’s students read, write or do math below grade level.
Koran urged Minnesotans to hold Governor Tim Walz accountable for the policy.

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Sen. Mark Koran called Minnesota’s new teacher licensing rule ‘horribly disgusting’ and ‘crazy.’
The rule adds a responsibility requiring teachers to assess personal biases and oppression.
Koran said the policy forces a ‘vow of being an oppressor’ and serves a radical teachers-union agenda.
He noted that half of Minnesota’s students read, write or do math below grade level.
Koran urged Minnesotans to hold Governor Tim Walz accountable for the policy.